ESPS.L - Risk

Risk & Diversification Scores

Transparent evaluation of price volatility (SRI) and 4-dimensional portfolio diversification.

Volatility Risk Score

5/7 Elevated

5 / 7 SRI PRIIPs Risk Class

Above-average volatility. Suitable for experienced investors with high risk tolerance (5+ years horizon).

Volatility (5Y)

13.6% p.a.

5-Year Horizon

Max Drawdown (5Y)

-17.8%

Deepest Drawdown

Sharpe Ratio

0.28

Moderate (0.0 - 0.5)

Rec. Holding Period

5 - 10+ Years

Investment Horizon

Elevated Risk / Growth: Score Basis:

Diversification Score

Focused (35% – 50%)

48 / 100 Portfolio Diversification

4 Dimensions: Holdings (30%) • Sectors (25%) • Industries (25%) • Regions (20%)

Focused weighting: Top holdings drive a major share of fund returns.

Top 10 Holdings

48%

Focused

Effective Holdings

~37

of 81 holdings

Top Sector

52.6%

Financial Services

Top Region / Country

59.4%

Australia

Elevated concentration in top individual holdings, leading sectors, or key regions.

Multi-Horizon Risk & Performance Matrix

Historical volatility, drawdowns, and risk-adjusted return across 1, 3, 5, and 10 years.

Stable Long-Term Volatility

Timeframe	Volatility (p.a.)	Max Drawdown	Sharpe Ratio	Return (p.a.)
1 Year	—	—	—	+7.1%
3 Years	13.1%	-17.8%	0.69	+11.5%
5 Years	13.6%	-17.8%	0.28	+6.3%
10 Years	—	—	—	—

Notes & Warnings

🟢 Favorable / fair valuation: Avg P/E of 17.4

Solid fund volume

🟡 Moderate analyst coverage (11.9 analysts)

⚠️ Elevated top 10 holdings concentration: 48% of fund in top 10 positions.

⚠️ Elevated emerging markets risk: 98% Emerging Markets.

🔴 Severe sector concentration risk: 53% in "Financial Services".

⚠️ Elevated Commodity Sensitivity: 16% of fund depends directly on energy and raw material prices (oil, metals, basic materials).

🔴 Dominant Cyclicality: 67% in cyclical industries – higher drawdown risk in recessions.

⚠️ Elevated Interest Rate Sensitivity: 65% in rate-sensitive or leverage-heavy industries (real estate, banks, utilities).

⚠️ Elevated Regulatory & Policy Risk: 70% in heavily regulated industries (defense, regulated utilities, healthcare policy).

🟢 Strong Long-Term Stability: The asset exhibits consistently low volatility across 5 and 10 years (<16% p.a.).